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Beaumaris Secondary College | how public school zones add value to a suburb

The Best Schools in the Bayside Area

When our buyer agents first meet with our clients to assist them through the buying process. One of the most common questions we receive is. What are the schools like in the area? So in order to help, we decided to compile a list of Bayside’s Top Schools all in

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Beaumaris Secondary College | how public school zones add value to a suburb

How school zones add value to a suburb

Many facets work together to add overall value to a suburb, including public transport, amenities and popular attractions. One often overlooked element that can add considerable value to your property: proximity to outstanding public schools. Why do excellent public schools hold such influence over a suburb’s value? It all comes

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buying a house in 2019 | Industry Insider

7 tips for buying a house in 2019

Buying a house, whether you’re a first time home buyer or not, is an exciting time. Nevertheless, it’s something that you need to be fully prepared for. These seven tips will help give you the edge over your competition, and purchase of your new home for less. 1. Location, location,

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5 key takeaways from the banking royal commission

On 4 February 2019, the final report of the banking royal commission was delivered. Commissioner, Kenneth M. Hayne, made recommendations that relate specifically to the home loan mortgage industry. Importantly, the Commissioner has suggested changes that seek to strengthen existing regulations and promote cultural change. These recommendations impact everyone from

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What to do when an auction is passed in

It’s a sensitive time in the property market at the moment, and as a result we’re seeing a higher rate of properties pass in at auction. If you’re bidding on a property at auction, a pass in may throw you off a little – but if handled well, it can

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reasons property is passed in at auction | Industry Insider

The top 7 reasons a property passes in at auction

1 – Unrealistic vendors, looking for a price that is not in line with current market conditions. In a declining market, comparable sales are no longer relevant. The number one reason a property passes in is that the vendor still thinks the neighbour’s house which sold for $1.5 million 12

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How the Metro Tunnel will transform Melbourne | Industry Insider

How the Metro Tunnel will transform Melbourne

If you’ve visited Melbourne in the past few months, or you’re a local resident, you will have noticed the massive infrastructure works currently underway as part of the $11 billion Metro Rail Project. This massive piece of construction involves a twin 9km rail tunnel running from Kensington to South Yarra

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The Block 2018 apartments | Industry Insider

Will The Block apartments sell in 2018?

If you’ve only recently tuned in to this year’s season of The Block, you may be surprised to learn what St Kilda’s Gatwick Hotel was like before the teams worked their magic. Forget sparkling bathrooms, fresh paint and designer furniture… we’re talking drugs, murder and some seriously icky rooms. It’s

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Why spring might not be the best time to sell | Industry Insider

Why spring might NOT be the best time to sell

We get a lot of sellers asking us: “should I sell my house in spring?” With your garden looking so fresh and buyers coming out of hibernation, it sounds like the ideal time to put your house on the market, right? Maybe not – the season isn’t the only thing

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